What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADJUNCT, PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ( position at ROCHESTER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY?
JOB TITLE: Adjunct – Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
REPORTS TO:
UNIVERSITY MISSION: Rochester Christian University is a Christ-centered institution that empowers students to lead lives of personal and professional significance while serving God in a changing world.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for an Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences for the Prison Education Program to teach 2 courses per semester between fall, winter, and summer at Thumb Correctional Facility pertaining to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences: Social Work Track.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) or higher
- Experience in teaching and mentorship in an academic setting
- Fully licensed in social work or a related field, with experience in practicing techniques in an applied setting
- Capacity to oversee practicum hours for social work students in the Prison Education Program
- Ability to obtain LEIN Clearance through MDOC, or passing a state-mandated background check
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and teach course materials in the area of behavioral science, and demonstrate excellence in teaching and leadership, with the expectation of 1-2 courses per semester in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
- Play an active role in the ongoing development of the program by working alongside the Chair of the department in program assessment and curricular development activities
- Stay up to date with current developments in the field by reviewing journals, abstracts, and psychology, social work, and neuroscience literature
- Report accurate grades, attendance, and feedback to students
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor students as they develop skills in the applied field of behavioral health
- Demonstrates excellence in: Teaching and higher education practices; Applied social work and/or behavioral health
- Willingness to or demonstrated abilities to develop creative and innovative solutions in the classroom as well as in applied settings
- Knowledge and skill in teaching diverse learners, and ability to use current technology in conjunction with pen-and-paper teaching methodologies
- Good oral/written communication skills, including timely responses to email communications
- Ability to demonstrate consideration of others, and to deal effectively and fairly with a variety of individuals in a courteous manner
- Ability to manage time independently and to collaborate with campus partners
- Ability to develop engaging classroom activities, communicate expectations with markers of student success, and monitor students’ progress
- Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas and compose/deliver presentations
- Ability to keep up-to-date on departmental and college policies, procedures, and practices in order to provide accurate information or assistance to students, staff, and faculty in a timely manner
- Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules
- Ability to assess student learning of both institutional and program-level outcomes.
- Supportive of the university mission
- Supportive of the University mission. Indicators of this support include a demonstrated personal faith in Jesus Christ and being active in a local church.